Walz says farm bill is a good compromiseApril 19, 2008 12:10 PMBy Minnesota News NetworkCongressman Tim Walz said he believes lawmakers can work out out their differences on the farm bill by the end of next week.
Play4min 05secMore pork plant workers getting mysterious illnessApril 16, 2008 4:29 PMBy Steve Karnowski, Associated PressThe number of mysterious neurological illnesses among workers who processed pig brains at pork plants in Minnesota, Indiana and Nebraska has grown to 24, researchers say.
Study shows rising food prices not connected to price of cornApril 16, 2008 7:19 AMBy Minnesota News NetworkThe Minnesota Corn Growers Association is touting a study conducted by Texas A&M's Agricultural and Food Policy Center that shows corn prices have had little to do with rising food costs.
Play2min 17secHog farmers 'trying to survive' soaring corn pricesApril 16, 2008 1:00 AMBy Mark SteilMore than 200 farmers met in Mankato Tuesday to discuss the financial pain that high grain prices are inflicting on livestock producers.
News Cut: Ethanol tax vs. gas taxApril 14, 2008 2:15 PMFor all the talk about the ruin to be caused by the gas tax increase in Minnesota, comparatively little is said in the state these days about the "ethanol tax," which has had a significant impact in the cost of operating a vehicle.
Cargill says 3Q profit rose 86 percentApril 14, 2008 12:01 AMAgriculture conglomerate Cargill said on Monday that its third-quarter profit rose 86 percent to $1.03 billion on strong growth in its commodity sourcing and finance business.
Play2min 53sec120 year tradition ends in South St. PaulApril 11, 2008 11:24 PMBy Tom WeberThe last working stockyard in South St. Paul will close Friday after one final cattle auction.
Play4min 11secBanking is still personal in some placesApril 9, 2008 2:36 PMBy Cara HetlandMany analysts attribute a strong and healthy financial industry in South Dakota to a strong agriculture economy and small community banks.
Markets react as farmers say they will plant more wheat, soybeansMarch 31, 2008 5:13 PMBy Mark SteilIf you've noticed the price of food going up, you may be interested in what the U.S. Agriculture Department reported today. The USDA said farmers plan to put more soybeans and wheat in the ground and ease up on corn. That could slow the rise in food prices.
Play53min 55secFrom field to tableMarch 27, 2008 12:00 AMTainted produce, environmental concerns, and rising energy costs are helping feed a growing interest in local food and small farms. Midmorning speaks with two farmers who are trying to change the way we look at food and agriculture.